Long-lost sailback shark rediscovered after more than 50 years 26. August 2025 (21:20) The rare sailback houndshark, which has an unusually large dorsal fin, was first described by scientists in 1973. That was the last record of its existence, until now(New Scientist)
Inside the revolutionary idea that we can negotiate with cancer 26. August 2025 (18:00) New research tapping into decades-old concepts is challenging the notion that the only way to treat cancer is to kill every last cancer cell. Instead, scientists suggest, we could try a little persuasion(New Scientist)
JWST gets a closer look at interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS 26. August 2025 (16:35) Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal unexpectedly high levels of carbon dioxide coming off 3I/ATLAS, giving another clue to the comet’s origin(New Scientist)
Is Africa about to see the solar energy boom it needs? 26. August 2025 (02:01) African countries imported a record number of solar panels in the past year, which could be the beginning of a green energy boom on the continent(New Scientist)
3D-printed electronics can dissolve in water for quick recycling 26. August 2025 (00:15) Electronic devices that dissolve in water could make it easier to create and recycle technology prototypes – and they could even inspire more sustainable commercial devices(New Scientist)
Experiencing heatwaves may make you age faster 25. August 2025 (18:00) Millions of people may experience accelerated ageing as climate change drives more frequent and intense hot weather(New Scientist)
Fewer than half the calories grown on farms now reach our plates 25. August 2025 (17:32) In 2020, the world produced more than enough calories to feed the global population, but only half of those calories reached people’s plates due to rising meat and biofuel production(New Scientist)
An incredible Denisovan skull is upending the story of human evolution 25. August 2025 (16:00) An ancient skull has finally shown us what the Denisovans looked like. Now it turns out they, not Neanderthals, might be our closest relatives, redrawing our family tree and transforming the hunt for Ancestor X(New Scientist)
